Team News Southampton captain Adam Lallana could make his first start in nearly two months when Mauricio Pochettino's side face Wigan.

The 24-year-old midfielder came on as a substitute in Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Manchester United after recovering from a knee injury and is in contention to start at the DW Stadium.

New signing Vegard Forren was not involved at Old Trafford but could force himself into the squad, although Jose Fonte and Guly Do Prado are likely to miss out.

Meanwhile, Paul Scharner could make his Wigan against Southampton after rejoining on transfer deadline day.

Scharner, who spent four-and-a-half years with Wigan before leaving in 2010, has been recruited by manager Roberto Martinez on loan from Hamburg until the end of the season as an additional option in central defence, where Ivan Ramis and Antolin Alcaraz are currently unavailable.

Also not fit for selection is another defender, Adrian Lopez, along with goalkeeper Mike Pollitt and midfielders Ben Watson, Albert Crusat, Ryo Miyaichi and Fraser Fyvie.

Forward Arouna Koné is away on Africa Cup of Nations and full-back Emmerson Boyce is a doubt.

Match Notes With Reading rescuing a point against Chelsea on Wednesday night, Wigan slipped back into the drop zone.

Roberto Martínez’s side desperately need to win this one against opposition with relegation concerns of their own. Wigan, though, last won at home in November, against Reading.

Southampton, meanwhile, have thrown away 22 points from leading positions this season – more than any other side in the Premier League.

Betting: Home Evens, Away 12-5, Draw 5-2.

Stat of the game: Wigan have the Premier League’s worst recent home record, going five games at the DW Stadium without a win.